Compare 2020 Ford Escape vs 2020 Honda CR-V

2020 Ford Escape
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S AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Escape S AWD 26 31 $25,594 $26,385
Escape S FWD 27 33 $24,138 $24,885
Escape SE AWD 26 31 $27,461 $28,605
Escape SE FWD 27 33 $26,021 $27,105
Escape SE Plug-In Hybrid FWD N/A N/A $31,719 $33,040
Escape SE Sport Hybrid AWD 43 37 $28,574 $29,765
Escape SE Sport Hybrid FWD 44 37 $27,134 $28,265
Escape SEL AWD 26 31 $29,534 $30,765
Escape SEL FWD 27 33 $28,094 $29,265
Escape SEL Plug-In Hybrid FWD N/A N/A $34,195 $35,620
Escape Titanium AWD 23 31 $35,362 $36,835
Escape Titanium Hybrid AWD 43 37 $33,648 $35,050
Escape Titanium Hybrid FWD 44 37 $32,208 $33,550
Escape Titanium Plug-In Hybrid FWD N/A N/A $37,282 $38,835
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EX 2WD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CR-V EX 2WD 28 34 $25,967 $27,660
CR-V EX AWD 27 32 $27,371 $29,160
CR-V EX-L 2WD 28 34 $28,298 $30,150
CR-V EX-L AWD 27 32 $29,702 $31,650
CR-V LX 2WD 28 34 $23,617 $25,150
CR-V LX AWD 27 32 $25,022 $26,650
CR-V Touring 2WD 28 34 $31,293 $33,350
CR-V Touring AWD 27 32 $32,698 $34,850
CR-V Hybrid EX AWD 40 35 $28,495 $30,360
CR-V Hybrid EX-L AWD 40 35 $30,825 $32,850
CR-V Hybrid LX AWD 40 35 $26,145 $27,850
CR-V Hybrid Touring AWD 40 35 $33,821 $36,050
Pricing
Invoice Price
$25,594
$25,967
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$26,385
$27,660
Monthly Payment Estimate
$440 / month
$461 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
6.5
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2020 Ford Escape takes a more refined tack, and brings its hybrid edition back into vogue. The 2020 Honda CR-V hits right at the heart of many buyers’ needs: comfortable, spacious, quiet, and efficient.
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 28 mpg
Highway
31 mpg 34 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 2WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
53.3 49.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.6 57.9
Second Head Room (in)
39.3 39.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
104 102.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56 55.6
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 41.3
Front Hip Room (in)
55.2 55.1
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Leg Room (in)
40.7 40.4
Front Head Room (in)
40 38
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
62.4 63
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.3 -
Length, Overall (in)
181.3 182.1
Height, Overall (in)
66.1 66.1
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.8 63.7
Wheelbase (in)
106.7 104.8
Liftover Height (in)
28.1 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.1 73
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
37.5 39.2
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
57.3 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
34.8 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
65.4 75.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
37.8 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
37.5 39.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
41.4 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
68.5 -
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 10.2
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 11.1
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.8 14
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- 37.4
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P225/65HR17 P235/60HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/65HR17 P235/60HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 150
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 1500
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
2000 1500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3474 3398
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 18 X 7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
760 410
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
190 @ 3000 179 @ 2000
Engine Order Code
996 NA
Displacement
1.5 L/91 1.5 L/91
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
181 @ 6000 190 @ 5600
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 28
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 34
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92 -
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.69 2.65 - 0.41
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.81 5.64
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
3.01 -
Trans Type
8 1
Drivetrain
All Wheel Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.96 1.86
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31 -
Trans Order Code
448 NA
Summary
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Vehicle Name
Ford Escape Honda CR-V
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Short And Long Arm Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Short And Long Arm Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.4 6.0
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- NA
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
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